TV series
Tales of the City
Overview
Mary Ann returns to present-day San Francisco and is reunited with her daughter and ex-husband, twenty years after leaving them behind to pursue her career. Fleeing the midlife crisis that her picture-perfect Connecticut life created, Mary Ann is quickly drawn back into the orbit of Anna Madrigal, her chosen family and a new generation of queer young residents living at 28 Barbary Lane.
Details
- First air date
- 2019-06-07
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 10 episodes
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery
- Network
- Netflix
- Production
- Sweatpants Productions, Working Title Television, Universal Television, Working Title Television
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Laura Linney as Mary Ann Singleton
- Elliot Page as Shawna Hawkins
- Paul Gross as Brian Hawkins
- Murray Bartlett as Michael 'Mouse' Tolliver
- Charlie Barnett as Ben Marshall
- Garcia as Jake Rodriguez
- May Hong as Margot Park
- Olympia Dukakis as Anna Madrigal
- Barbara Garrick as DeDe Halcyon
- Christopher Larkin as Jonathan 'Raven' Winter
- Victor Garber as Samuel Garland
- Ashley Park as Jennifer 'Ani' Winter
Creators and crew
- Lauren Morelli - Creator
- Liza Chasin - Executive Producer
- Eric Fellner - Executive Producer
- Laura Linney - Executive Producer
- Lauren Morelli - Executive Producer
- Armistead Maupin - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 1: Coming Home
After two decades away, Mary Ann arrives in San Francisco for Anna Madrigal's 90th birthday party. But not everyone is happy to see her.
Episode 2: She Messy
Mary Ann decides to stay in San Francisco and tells Shawna true. The relationship between Jake and Margot comes at a crossroads. Anna knows a man.
Episode 3: Happy, Now?
Anna receives a threat. Mary Ann tries to make amends with Brian. Jake and Margot go to the party where Jake's Sister is going to reveal the sex of her baby.
Episode 4: The Price of Oil
Mary Ann asks everyone to help Barbary Lane and tries to get along with Shawna. Michael spends the night with old friends and argues with Ben.
Episode 5: Not Today, Satan
Mary Ann and Shawna team up to investigate Anna's problem. Michael is looking for a new house. Shawna opens up with Claire.
Episode 6: A Touch O' Butch
Everyone looks for Anna after a health problem. The twins bring together social influencers at DeDe's house. Mary Ann and Brian have a candid talk.
Episode 7: Next Level Sh*t
Shawna tries to learn more about her story. Mary Ann helps Sam investigate Anna's past. Benn changes his mind about Michael's house.
Episode 8: Days of Small Surrenders
In a flashback to the 1960s, Anna arrives in San Francisco, befriends some trans women and starts dating a man. But she soon finds her loyalties tested.
Episode 9: Rainbow Warriors
Racing against time, Mary Ann, Michael and Brian follow leads to learn who's threatening Barbary Lane. Anna seeks forgiveness from an old friend.
Episode 10: Three of Cups
The conflict at Barbary Lane comes to a head. Jake and Margot clear the air. A night of celebration leads to an unexpected discovery in the morning.
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